Program - Harvesting the Future: Launching Australia’s National Rainwater Harvesting Policy

Harvesting the Future: Launching Australia’s National Rainwater Harvesting Policy

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Stream 3

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Room C2.4

Overview

Be part of the official launch of Australia’s National Rainwater Harvesting Policy. This groundbreaking initiative aims to harness urban rainwater for sustainable water use, urban greening, and disaster resilience. Learn about decentralized strategies, flood mitigation, and cost-effective urban water management. Join us to explore the policy's goals and actionable practices that will benefit communities across Australia.

Details

Join us for the official launch of Australia's National Rainwater Harvesting Policy, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at harnessing the abundant rainwater in our urban cities to secure our water future. More rain falls on our cities than we currently use from our dams, yet much of it is lost to our stormwater systems. This policy aims to transform this critical resource into a sustainable solution for household water use, urban greening initiatives, and bolstering disaster resilience.

By utilising rainwater harvesting, we not only mitigate flood risks and reduce environmental damage to our waterways but also pave the way for cost-effective urban water management solutions. Decentralized strategies like rainwater harvesting and enhanced water efficiency in buildings are pivotal in addressing our current challenges while ensuring a sustainable and resilient future.

Join us as we unveil tangible goals and actionable practices outlined in the National Rainwater Harvesting Policy, designed to maximize benefits for communities across Australia.

Interested in attending? Register here.